Refiner Word Study hymnos (G5215)
G5215  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ὕμνος
hymnos
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"a song; a hymn, song of praise to God, Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16*"

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Definition and meaning

What does hymnos mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G5215
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

a song; a hymn, song of praise to God, Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16*

In the original Greek the word is written: ὕμνος

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with hymnos

These are the most notable occurrences of hymnos (G5215) across the King James Bible.

Ephesians 5:19

Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about hymnos

What does hymnos mean in Greek?

Strong's G5215 (hymnos) is a Greek word that means: a song; a hymn, song of praise to God, Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does hymnos appear in the Bible?

The word hymnos (G5215) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G5215?

Strong's G5215 is hymnos, a Greek word defined as: a song; a hymn, song of praise to God, Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is hymnos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

hymnos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.